BALD
One day after many days
Of observing bald men
I looked in the mirror
Picked up a pair of scissors
Cut off all my hair
And finished the job with a few drops
Of shampoo lather and two disposable razors.
Then I washed and rinsed my scalp
Leaving it slightly damp
Gently rubbing some baby oil
All over my head.
Smooth. Shiny. Bald head.
I felt absolutely fantastic!
I looked like a cute age-less
Enigmatically sex-less baby
No more curlers, hair coloring, relaxers, spray,
Gel, balsam, or whatever!
Now I have been bald for almost eight years.
It is my secret….
One that I enjoy in the privacy
And comfort of my apartment.
When I have to go out and interact with the world
Outside my door
I wear wigs that I change
According to my state of mind
No one really knows what I look like.
But I do.
And I like what I see….when I see. Me.
Bald.